2008 MINI Convertible 1.6 Cooper

Overview

• Make: MINI
• Model: Convertible
• Trim: Cooper
• Version: 1.6 Cooper Manual FWD Euro 4 2dr (113 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 71,814 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 113 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 174 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 71,814 miles on the clock, this 2008 MINI Convertible Cooper has done roughly 17,800 fewer miles than a typical 2008 MINI Convertible. The dealer is asking £1,995, which is £1,287 below the AskCar estimate of £3,282. We recommend confirming the advertised price and vehicle details. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 1,035 MINI Convertible adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. This car was first seen in our listings data 83 days ago. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is for sale at E G Automotives in East Grinstead. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £1,287 (39%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,282. Worth asking the dealer why.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 1,035 priced MINI Convertible adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2008 MINI Convertible with the 1.6 petrol engine is typically advertised at £2,500: the median of the 13 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2008 MINI Convertible has been on sale for at least 83 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 11 August 2026 at £1,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 17 February 2027.

It has had 20 MOTs. The latest, on 18 February 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: offside rear coil spring corroded; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 71,816 miles, which matches the advertised 71,814 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 17,800 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2008 MINI Convertible on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2008 MINI Convertible Cooper 1.6 petrol manual convertibles are for sale at UK dealers, from £1,895 to £3,500, as of 2 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 MINI Convertible Cooper, 1.6 petrol convertible, red. Mileage: 59,491 miles. Price: £3,500, £1,505 more than this car. Dealer: PMC Cars in Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mini-convertible-2008-23d60279c279
• 2008 MINI Convertible Cooper, 1.6 petrol convertible, white. Mileage: 97,000 miles. Price: £1,895, £100 less than this car. Dealer: Birmingham Cars in Birmingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mini-convertible-2008-fccfdb84f8a8